CVE-2008-5298

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. chm2pdf 0.9 uses temporary files in directories with fixed names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (chm2pdf failure) of other users by creating those directories ahead of time.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

chm2pdf 0.9 uses temporary files in directories with fixed names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (chm2pdf failure) of other users by creating those directories ahead of time.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Karakas-OnlineChm2pdf0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5298?
chm2pdf 0.9 uses temporary files in directories with fixed names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (chm2pdf failure) of other users by creating those directories ahead of time.
How severe is CVE-2008-5298?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5298?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST